The Minister of the Interior Mohin Naqvi repelled speculation on social networks on Thursday suggesting the ouster of President Asif Ali Zardari, calling them baseless.
In a press release published on his official X account (formerly Twitter), Naqvi defended the unity between the country’s political and military leaders.
He firmly denied any discussion or intention concerning the resignation of the president or a change of leadership.
He described rumors as a “malicious campaign” aimed at discrediting the president Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the chief of staff of the army (COAS) the Marshal General Asim Munir, affirming that there is no truth to affirmations suggesting political rifts or changes in leadership.
We fully know who is at the origin of the malicious campaign targeting President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the chief of staff of the army. I have categorically declared that there was no discussion, and such an idea does not exist that the president is asked …
– Mohsin naqvi (@ mohinnaqvic42) July 10, 2025
Referring to speculations suggesting that President Zardari was invited to resign or that the COAS are looking for the presidency, the Minister of the Interior said: “There was no discussion, and there is no idea either”.
He stressed that the president maintains a “strong and respectful” relationship with the leadership of the military and the president cited Zardari saying: “I know who disseminates these lies, why they do it and who wishes to benefit from this propaganda”.
“The only objective of the COAS is the strength and stability of Pakistan, nothing else,” reiterated the Minister of the Interior.
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Naqvi linked people behind the alleged campaign with hostile foreign agencies and has sworn that the government would take “all the necessary measures to make Pakistan strong again, Inshallah”.
Naqvi made similar declarations to Sukkur last week, telling journalists not to believe in rumors on social networks. “Some people are disturbed by our unit.”
He stressed that the alignment between Pakistan’s political leadership, the military and the government is the reason for the growing propagation of disinformation. “For the first time, politicians, the government and the military establishment are on the same wavelength, and that bothers some people.”
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) also published a declaration to rest the speculation on the possible dismissal of President Zardari.
